Which ethnic group is most at risk for cystic fibrosis?
a. African Americans c. Asians
b. Caucasians d. Hispanics
B
Caucasians are most at risk for cystic fibrosis. The disease is not common in African Americans, Asians, or Hispanics.
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A client has been hospitalized with an opportunistic infection secondary to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The client's partner is listed as the emergency contact, but the client's mother insists that she should be listed instead
What action by the nurse is best? a. Contact the social worker to assist the client with advance directives. b. Ignore the mother; the client does not want her to be involved. c. Let the client know, gently, that nurses cannot be involved in these disputes. d. Tell the client that, legally, the mother is the emergency contact.
An organization that uses formal, top-down reporting is using which type of organizational structure?
a. centralization c. hierarchical structure b. decentralization d. organizational chart
Which of the following resources is the most important source of cultural information to understand the culture of a patient and family?
1. CIA World Factbook 2. Multicultural Resources for Health Information 3. Office of Minority Health: Cultural Appropriate Services 4. None of the above
A nurse works with a diverse population. This nurse can conclude that care planning has been successful when
a. all patients meet the objectives set forth. b. high levels of compliance are demonstrated. c. patient care plans are culturally relevant. d. patients understand what is expected of them.